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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,030.85, 7,533.90 and 4,147.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,030.85, 7,533.90 and 4,147.95 is: 6,211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,030.85 : 7,533.90 = 4,147.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,030.85/7,533.90 = 4,147.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,030.85x = 7,533.90 × 4,147.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,030.85x = 31,250,240.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250,240.51/5,030.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,211.72

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